Business of Music 2008

	Business of Music • Application

What's the program?

The Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music presents a two-day workshop that focuses on music business for bands and artists, with particular emphasis on the recording industry and music entrepreneurship. A series of seminars and workshops will cover strategies for getting a record deal and the business, legal, and taxation issues affecting record companies, music publishing, talent management, and concert promotion. The workshop will also cover digital audio for web sites, web commerce, and the emerging DIY (do-it-yourself) business models.

Am I eligible?

All participants must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program.

Who are the instructors?

Seminars and workshops will be conducted by Berklee's experienced and knowledgeable Music Business/Management faculty and visiting industry professionals.

Plenary Sessions

• A Business in Transition
• Music Entrepreneurship in the New Frontier
• Summary and Conclusions

Panel Discussion

The Evolving Music Industry: A panel of industry professionals will discuss the important changes taking place in the music industry and their effect on artists and business environments.

Breakout Sessions

• Who Does What and Why: A Music Business 101 Update
• A Changing Relationship: Artists and Labels
• DIY and Emerging Business Models
• Record Companies: Indies vs. Majors, and Promotion Strategies
• Music Publishing and Licensing
• Trends in Digital Media

Workshops

• Creating Digital Audio for the Web Concert Promotion and Touring
• Artist Management Record Contracts-Deal Points
• Getting a Record Deal Negotiating the "360" Record Deal
• Copyright and Legal Issues Starting a Business: First Steps
• Web Commerce

The program will conclude with the Closing Plenary Session Summary and Conclusions, where students will have a final question-and-answer session with the faculty. This session is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. and should conclude by 5:30 p.m. Program content subject to change.

Where will I eat and sleep?

When we have processed your application, you will be sent information and an application for residence hall housing. Most program participants elect to stay in the Berklee residence halls. However, acceptance to the program does not guarantee a residence hall space. Space is limited. To optimize your chances for on-campus housing, you must return the housing application immediately upon receiving it. To be eligible to live in the residence hall, you must be 15 years of age by the start of the program. If you are applying to the program after mid-May 2008, call the Housing Office at 617 747-2292 to find out if residence hall space is still available.

How much are the tuition and fees?

How and when can I pay my fees?

Bills for this program will be mailed 30 days prior to the start of the program. The bill will include a payment coupon and return mail envelope for your convenience. All bills will have instructions on how to make payment using the Internet, phone, and bank-to-bank wire transfers; it will also include the due date for the payment. Tuition and housing fees are to be paid together, unless you are living at an offcampus location. Payments are due in full one week prior to the start of the program. This will expedite your registration. Payment on the date of registration is highly discouraged. If you are experiencing difficulty making your payment by the due date, contact our offices for assistance. If your application was not received and processed in time for you to have a bill sent in the 30-day period, call the Office of the Bursar to check your balance. A bill will be mailed regardless of when your application is processed and it will indicate "Late Add." No additional charges are assessed for this, however, you are still responsible for making the payment within the due date guidelines.

The Office of the Bursar is available to assist you with your questions regarding payment of your summer program. Please address any of these issues by emailing bursar@berklee.edu or by contacting one of our representatives at 617 747-2165 or 617 747-2610.

How do I apply?

There are two ways to register for the program:

When will I know if I've been accepted to the program?

Please allow us four weeks (six for international applicants) to process your application. Once your application has been processed, we will notify you of your enrollment status by mail.